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Every week’s issue of the Cocktail Times will bring you:

Weekly blog updates

Q&A with the best questions from all of you

Cocktail Tips & Tricks

​​Recommended Saturday Watch from other channels

Occasional exclusive perks & benefits​​

Past Issues 

Issue #1

Cocktail Time: Cocktail hacks 2.0

Pre-batched Basil Smash, Paloma & Pisco Sour | Cocktail hack! • Why use saline solution in cocktails? Does it really make a difference? • Espresso Martini Tips

Issue #3

Behind the scenes Cocktail Time 📷?

The Martini through History | 3 Recipes Spanning 134 Years! • Can you make syrups without using granulated sugar? • Rum Old Fashioned

Issue #5

A small step for man, a giant leap for cocktails

Making Clear Ice With Any Sized Freezer! • What do you prefer in your Manhattans? Bourbon or rye? • Fat-washing spirits & cocktails

Issue #7

Secrets Revealed! - Where my glassware comes from

Chestnut Old Fashioned | The perfect Fall Cocktail • Where do you source your glassware? • Clarifying Citrus Juice

Issue #9

Should you dishwasher-infuse spirits? 🤯

Gentleman’s Health Cocktail 2022 - Delicious & Healthy • I don’t have a sous vide, how else can I infuse my spirits for bitters and cocktails? • Moscow Mule

Issue #11

Where I get the inspiration for my cocktails 🤫

The Tequila Sunrise - Improving on a century old cocktail! • Where do you find the inspiration for many of your cocktails? • Bellini

Issue #13

Powdered Campari makes for the best garnish 😍

3 Boozy Hot Chocolate Recipes | Funky, smokey & herbal! • What about making other powdered liqueurs beside Campari? • Homemade Coffee Liqueur

Issue #15

Butter & Bitter - Can it get any better? 🤔

Beer, but better? | Butterbeer Old vs New! • How do you choose which bitters to use in a cocktail? • Homemade Bitters - Part 2!

Issue #17

Super Juice, Super Syrup, Super Year!

Rum & Champagne - 3 recipes to celebrate 2022 and toast to 2023! • Is there a correct procedure to infuse spirits and liqueurs with tea? • Verjuice

Issue #19

What's "Golden Super Juice" 😮?

How To Get 30x More Juice From Kumquats? • Besides olives and citrus peels, what other garnishes can go in a Martini? • Making a signature drink! - Part 1

Issue #21

These News are Nuts 🤯

The Whiskey Sour Through Time | 3 Recipes Spanning 150 years • Can I make orgeat using other nuts besides almonds? • Wine cocktails!

Issue #23

Do not fear, Friends of Cocktails 🧟!

The Zombie Cocktail Turned Old Fashioned! • Why do you chill your cocktail shaker when making cocktails on the channel? • Wine cocktails - Part 2!

Issue #25

Toast with us, it's a celebration 🎉

Inverted White Russian No. 2 | Step aside Dalgona Coffee! • Is there a reason why you do a reverse dry shake and not a standard dry shake? • The Negroni

Issue #27

What the Slavic Gods Drank 🤔

2 Centuries of the Gin & Tonic! • I want to make the Butter Syrup you used for Butterbeer 🧈, but why add both xanthan gum and gum arabic instead of a larger amount of one? • Using cheese in cocktails 🧀

Issue #29

Blue his house, with a blue little cocktail 🔵

Blue Gin & Tonic with DIY Tonic Water! • Saline solution appears a lot on the channel, but what about citric acid solution 🍋? • Rob Roy

Issue #31

Have an Egg-celent Easter 🎉

The Eggroni | An Edible Easter Negroni! • Do you use tinctures for your cocktails? -
Boulevardier

Issue #33

Hue-morous drinks & fluffy cocktails ☁️

Color Changing Cocktails | The Next Summer Trend? • How do you pick the base spirit for homemade liqueurs? • Ramos Gin Fizz

Issue #35

Mushrooms, Negronis & More 🍄!

The Negroni Through Time |How Has It Changed in 163 Years? • What’s the point of making simple syrups if rich syrups are more shelf stable? • Adding mushrooms to cocktails

Issue #37

Is the Spritz the best Summer cocktail 🤩?

Are Mini Sized Cocktails Better Than Regular Ones? • There are a lot of ways to make foams on the channel, but have you ever tried using sucrose esters? • Spritz Cocktails

Issue #39

The Most Stressful Episode Yet 🤫!

The Blue Hawaii | Will it be Better Upside Down? • What has been the hardest Cocktail Time episode yet? • Piña Colada

Issue #41

My First Cocktail Was a Fail 😂

Crystal Collins | The Better Cousin of Tom Collins? • What was the first cocktail you ever learned how to make? • Piña Colada - Part 2!

Issue #43

Will My Top 3 Drinks Surprise You 🤔?

Italicus & Elderflower Ice Cream for the Best Sgroppino! • What are your top 3 cocktails of all time? • Whiskey Sour - Part 1

Issue #45

Why There Wasn't a New Episode 🤫

Cocktail Time Wall of Fame! • What tips would you give to yourself when you started bartending? • New York Sour - Part 2

Issue #47

Christmas in July 🎄🤩?!

History of El Presidente | One of the Best Cuban Cocktails? • What classic cocktail do you think is the hardest to master? • Highballs - Part 2!

Issue #49

The Secrets of Sustainable Cocktails ♻️

Homemade Coconut Rum Liqueur vs. Malibu | Who Will Win? • For the Blue Hawaii episode you switched vodka for gin & cachaca. What other spirit combos or substitutions do you recommend? • Making zero-waste cocktails

Issue #51

The Clearest Secret to This Cocktail Problem 🤯

Super Limoncello - Don’t Throw Out Your Lemon Peels! • Clarification takes a long time. Do you do clarified cocktails for big events or when working at a bar? • Lactofermentation - Part 1!

Issue #53

The Special Recipe You Were Waiting For 😉

Cryo-concentration is The Secret For Perfectly Ripe Pineapples! • If it weren’t for bartending, what do you think you would be doing right now? • Essential cocktail tools

Issue #55

My Secret Negroni Recipe 🤫

DIY Midori | More Than Just The Color! • How do you feel about Cocktail Time now compared to when it began? • Japanese cocktail

Issue #57

Facts About Fruit Wax 🤔

The Jägerbomb | No Longer Just a College Drink! • Why is it important to go for organic citrus when making Super Juice? • Pornstar Martini

Issue #59

The Hardest Thing About Bartending 🤔?

Clarified Milk Syrup - The Simple Secret to Silky & Frothy Cocktails! • What’s the most difficult part of bartending and cocktails in your opinion? • Vermouth in cocktails!

Issue #61

I Made a Mistake With Milk Syrup 😦?!

What are your favorite ingredients to work with? What about your least favorite? • Highballs! • Featured Friend of Cocktails 🥂

Issue #63

Revealing My Craziest DMs in This Interview 🤫!

Jamie Oliver Birthday Challenge | 3 Elevated Cocktail Recipes! • What has been your favorite thing to come out of Cocktail Time? • The Manhattan

Issue #65

My Nightmare Holiday Shift 🎄😦

White Creme de Cacao is This Easy to Make! • What has been the most stressful moment in your bartending career? • Eggnog - Part 1!

Issue #67

10,000+ Emails Sent & Hot Buttered Rum 🤩

Improved Hot Buttered Rum With DIY Butter Syrup! • Besides watches and cocktails, what other things do you like to do? • Gin Basil Smash!

Issue #69

Cocktail Time Wishes for 2024 🥳!

The Cocktail to Welcome 2024 | The Cocktail Time Punch • How did you first meet Robi & Saso? • Making a punch for parties!

Issue #71

A Cocktail Challenge for You 😎

Don't be Bitter This Dry January - Make Non-Alcoholic Campari! • What gear do you use to film Cocktail Time? It always looks great 📹! • Super Syrup

Issue #73

How Safe Are Your Cocktails 🤔?

The History of The Cosmopolitan Cocktail - From 1934 to Today! • As sustainability is becoming more and more popular, what do you think is another important issue in the bar industry 🌱? • Using watermelon in cocktails

Issue #75

Valentine Cocktail Tips + Special Announcement 🎉!

The Beginning of FIOL + Cocktail Time • Sparkling Wine in Valentine's Cocktails! • Add Baking Soda to Your Cocktails - Thank Yourself Later!

Issue #77

More Job Tips + Dangerous Ingredients 🤯

MORE Dangerous Cocktail Ingredients - Yes, Even Grapefruit! • What are some more tips you can give to bartenders who want to improve their careers? • Mules & Bucks!

Issue #79

Why There Wasn't a New Episode 🤫

Cocktail Time Wall of Fame! • What is a spirit or liqueur that you have wanted to try for a long time but haven’t yet? • Making and using clear ice

Issue #81

Oil the Cocktail Tips You Need 🫒!

DIY Grapefruit Soda - Cheaper & Better than Storebought! • Can I switch vermouths for wine aperitifs 🤔? • Butter & oil in cocktails!

Issue #83

Who is My Dream Cocktail Guest 😮?

The Amaretto Sour - Morgenthaler vs Kos! • If you could make a cocktail for anyone in the world, who would it be? • Whiskey Sour

Issue #85

It's Worldwide Cocktail Time ✈️🌎

Gryffindor vs Hufflepuff - Which Hogwarts House has The Better Potion? • What do I need to have in mind to make great sparkling-wine-forward cocktails? • Tips for Cocktail Competitions - Part 1!

Issue #87

BTS Cocktail Time Secrets 😮

Don’t Throw Flat Sparkling Wine Out! Try These Cocktail Ideas Instead • What are your favorite tips for editing videos? • Cocktail Competition Tips - Part 2!

Issue #89

Fermentation Hack 🤩 - Get it Right Every Time!

Sparkling Vermouth with FIOL Prosecco - Will it Beat Regular Vermouth? • I'd really like to know how you come up with the amount of bittering agents to use • Making Tonic Water

Issue #91

Meet the Cocktail Time Team 😎

DIY Ginger Liqueur - A Cheap & Simple Recipe That’s Better Than Storebought! • Ellyam Rojas: Content Strategist and Cocktail Nerd 🤓 • Using Sparkling Wine in Cocktails

Issue #93

Kevin's Back, Tell a Friend 😎

Revisiting Super Juice: The Cocktail Ingredient That Saves You Money! • With all the traveling for guestshifts and masterclasses, how do you deal with things like jet lag? • The Blue Hawaii 🏖️

Issue #95

A drink echoing a positive change 🥂

Zero Rum | All The Flavor of Rum Without the Alcohol! • Echoing Change, One Cocktail at a Time! • Making Sustainable Cocktails

Issue #97

The Best Guestshift at Mother 🥳

10 Easy Lime-, Oran- & Limoncello Cockails for The Summer! • Guestshift at Mother Cocktail Bar 🍸 • Getting Ready for a Guestshift

Issue #99

How to Start Out in Bartending 🥂

Everything You Need to Know About Absinthe! • What are some common mistakes you see novice bartenders make regularly? • Tips for Better Looking Drinks!

Issue #101

You Wrote This Newsletter 🤩

Bartending Tips From Friends of Cocktails 🥂 • Cocktail Tools for Better Cocktails! • What does Pectinex do? And is there a good substitute for it?

Issue #2

Want to improve your Martinis?

Garibaldicus No. 2 - Easy Brunch Cocktail with a Delicious Garnish! • Do you have book recommendations on zero alcohol cocktails (mocktails)? • Gibson Martini Tips

Issue #4

Pineapple Super Juice 😮?

The HighFall | Buckwheat and Pear Cocktail for the Fall! • Is it possible to make Pineapple Super Juice 🍍? • Hemingway Daiquiri

Issue #6

Cameraman Kevin Kos 📹, reporting for duty!

Homemade Allspice Bitters | Make better Old Fashioneds! • Why should I use different acids in cordials or Super Juice? Is citric not enough? • Southside

Issue #8

There's magic in cocktails that take weeks to make 🪄

Wednesday’s Revenge | An Addams Family inspired Halloween cocktail! • Why create cocktails that takes days or weeks to make ⏰? What is the point? • Making homemade bitters

Issue #10

The only time I wouldn't use Super Juice 🤔

Mulled Wine Cocktails - Classic, White & Red • Is there a vegan way for clarifying cocktails 🌱? • French 75

Issue #12

Are powdered egg whites better for your cocktails 🥚?

Šeto (pronounced “sha·tow”) | A traditional Slovenian drink! • Have you ever tried using powdered egg whites in cocktails 🥚? • Mint Julep

Issue #14

Bitters, books, bricks or bottled cocktails 🤔

Bartending gift ideas for holidays - Festive Bitters, Bottled Cocktails, Books & More! • You seem to like every cocktail on the show! What are some you’re not a big fan of? • White Russian

Issue #16

It's a Gin & Tonic, not salad 🥗!

Drink Masters Challenge Explained! • I see you using saline solution in almost every cocktail, but how about MSG solution? • Gin & Tonic

Issue #18

What do you mean no cocktails in January 🤨?

Non-alcoholic Orange and Aromatic Bitters! • Saw you used green tea ice cubes to chill a Martini once, why not just add green tea to the cocktail instead? • The Sidecar

Issue #20

There are 400+ cocktail recipes here 😎

Violet Ramos Gin Fizz | The Best Gin Fizz Variations! •Shaking, stirring or throwing? When do I know which one to use? • Making Craft Cocktails - Part 2!

Issue #22

Guess this new Cocktail Time episode 🤫

Zombie episode teaser • How do you make egg whites easier to use in cocktails 🥚? It 's always a mess! • Hanky Panky

Issue #24

Do you even clarify, bro? 💪😎

3 Sotol Cocktails | Like Tequila but Better? • Is there a way of using the curds left after clarifying a cocktail for more sustainable drinks 🥛? • Verjuice - Part 2

Issue #26

Cocktail Time to Celebrate All Women!

Strawberry Yogurt | The Cocktail for Women’s Day! • To toast or not to toast spices when making syrups, bitters & more? • Clarifying Citrus Juice

Issue #28

Whiskey, Beer, and Coffee Walk Into a Bar...

Two Saint Patrick's Day Cocktails with Guinness Syrup! • Mint 🌿 - to muddle or not to muddle? • Cocktail Syrups

Issue #30

It's Tiki Cocktail Time 🍹!

Non-alcoholic DIY Bourbon | How good is it? • How do I know which rums to pair for tiki drinks? • Acid adjusting

Issue #32

POV: You are in Cocktail Time 📷

The Penicillin | This Time Without Ginger! • What does Pectinex do and is there a way of substituting it? • Acid adjusting - Part 2!

Issue #34

The Coolest Newsletter Yet ❄️!

Using the Power of Ice for Infusions | Sous Pression • What are ways of taming bitter flavors in cocktails to make amari or tonic more accessible? • White Negroni

Issue #36

Olive Oil and Charcoal in Drinks 🤨?

Tap Cocktails at Home! | Daiquiri, Aviation & Whiskey Sour • Why is it important to learn the history behind a cocktail? • Olive oil in cocktails

Issue #38

I drink WHAT at home 🤯?

Chocolate Brownie in a Manhattan | The Perfect Combination! • What kind of cocktails do you make for yourself most often? • Highballs

Issue #40

Enter the Wall of Fame 🤩

Homemade Elderflower Liqueur | Cheaper & Fresher! • Why is bourbon more common in whisk(e)y cocktails than scotch? • Pisco Sour

Issue #42

Italian Villas and Upside Down Tiki 😎

FIOL Prosecco Spritz With Basil & Olive Oil Syrup?! • What do you think are the coolest trends in mixology right now? • Bloody Mary

Issue #44

My Favorite Cocktail Time Episode 🤩

A 400 Year Old Cocktail | The Mojito! • Do you have a favorite Cocktail Time episode? • Egg Whites in Cocktails

Issue #46

Tuna Oil & Prosecco in Cocktails 🤯?

FIOL Rooibos & Strawberry Bellini | Will It Beat The Original? • What’s the weirdest ingredient you’ve used in cocktails? • Zero-proof Cocktails

Issue #48

Is a Mustache the Secret for Better Drinks 🤔?

Rooibos Martini | Step Aside, Earl Grey MarTEAni! • How do you style your mustache? And is it the secret to making great cocktails? • Sidecar - Part 2!

Issue #50

So that's how Cocktail Time is made 🤔!

Alcohol Free Sweet Vermouth | Yes, It's Possible! • Is there a process you follow when making new cocktails for Cocktail Time? • Mezcal in Cocktails

Issue #52

Champagne Hacks & My Favorite YouTubers 🤩

Refreshed Cocktail Time Website! • Which YouTube channels or content creators do you watch for inspiration? • Champagne in cocktails

Issue #54

Use This Secret For Any Cocktail Ingredient 😉

Fig & Cream Soda Recipe for The Next Hit Cocktail of The Fall! • What is the best way of approaching new or strange ingredients when making cocktails? • Lactofermentation - Part 2!

Issue #56

Let's Meet & Share Some Campari 😋

The Sidecar | History of A 100+ Year Old Cocktail! • If you could only drink 1 cocktail for the rest of your life, what would it be? • The Gimlet

Issue #58

You'll Want to *Watch* This 😉⌚

Clarified Milk Syrup - The Simple Secret to Silky & Frothy Cocktails! • I’ve seen you wear many watches throughout the episodes! How did you get into them? • Blood & Sand

Issue #60

An Awkward Moment & A Good Cause 🥂!

The Clear Mai Tai | Is This The Future of Tiki Cocktails? • A Funny Cockail Time Moment 😂 • Super Juice!

Issue #62

The Matrix Meets Cocktail Time 😎!

I Never Knew Making Fanta at Home was This Easy! • What has been your favorite thing to come out of Cocktail Time? • Orgeat!

Issue #64

What I Really Think About My Team 🤔

The Obvious Bridge Cocktail - A Lesson in Flavor Pairing! • How is it working with the rest of the Cocktail Time Team? • Recreating Ingredients at Home!

Issue #66

Cocktail Time Wine & Spirits 🤔?

You’ll Go Bananas for this Eggnog! - The Banananog • Are you interested in fermenting to create your own wine or spirits? • Eggnog - Part 2!

Issue #68

Last Minute Cocktail & Christmas Guide 😉

The Fire Negroni | A Warm Version of The World’s Most Popular Cocktail! • With Christmas just around the corner, what do you recommend as gifts for bartenders? • The Jungle Bird!

Issue #70

Stopping After 10 Years 🤯?!

How Safe are Your Cocktail Ingredients? - Let’s Find Out! • Are you still into playing and/or watching American football? • Sherry Cobbler

Issue #72

Great Bartenders & The Best Milk Punch 🤯

The Milk Punch Revolution is Here | 2 Clear Cocktails Without Citrus! • Who’s your favorite bartender in the industry and why 🍸? • Hot Chocolate!

Issue #74

Cocktail Time goes Full-time - Thank You 🥂!

Egg Whites are out, Super Foam is in! • My story with Niagara 😄 • Sparkling Wine Cocktails

Issue #76

My Secret Tips for Landing A Job 🤫

Making Homemade Creme de Menthe Can’t Get Easier than This! • How good are you at cooking? Do you ever use cocktail techniques to make better dishes? • Getting a Job in Hospitality 💼

Issue #78

What's The World's Best Bar 🤔?

FIOL Prosecco & Parmesan Liqueur | Just what the DOCtor Ordered! • What’s the best bar you have ever been at? • Batching Sours

Issue #80

This Bar Tool is The Secret of Cocktail Pros

The Love Road Margarita - A Cocktail That Can Make You Travel the World! • What are some tips for great looking cocktails? • Rapid Infusion!

Issue #82

Tips for Your Next Guest Shift 🤫

DIY Pineapple Liqueur with Zero Added Sugar! • How do you prepare for guest shifts? • Kumquats (And Other Odd Citrus 🍊)

Issue #84

My Tips for Dealing with Difficult Customers

20+ Cocktail Hacks to Take Your Cocktail Skill to The Next Level! • Do you have tips for dealing with difficult clients or bar guests? • Using new spirits!

Issue #86

Debunking 3 Bartending Myths 😎

A Clear Espresso Martini - An Impossible Cocktail? • What’s a common myth about bartending or mixology that you think needs to be debunked? • The Gin & Tonic

Issue #88

See You in Rome, Amici 😉🤌

Zero Gin - A Non-alcoholic Gin Alternative for an Alcohol Free Negroni! • What do you keep in mind when making zero-proof cocktails? • The Negroni - Part 2!

Issue #90

See You in Canada 😉🍁

The Vieux Carre - Is This the Best New Orleans Cocktail?! • What is your process for making signature cocktails 🍹? • The Caipirinha

Issue #92

A Cocktail Competition to Remember!

DIY Limoncello, Limecello & Orancello | Cheaper and Better Than Storebought! • The FIOL Master 2024 Competition 😮 • Cocktail Competition Tips - Part 3!

Issue #94

Cocktail Trends for 2024 😎

16+ More Cocktail Hacks for Bartenders and Home Enthusiasts! • In 2023 you couldn’t escape the Parmesan Espresso Martini 😂, but what’s the cocktail you want to see become a trend this year? • Mini Cocktails

Issue #96

One of The Most Influential Bartenders 🤯?

3 Fermentation Techniques for The Best DIY Grapefruit Sodas! • There have been quite a few DIY Liqueurs on Cocktail Time. Do you have a favorite one that you keep making? • Color Changing Cocktails 🪄

Issue #98

Let's Have a Cocktail in Person 😉

Batching Secrets for Faster and Cheaper Cocktails! • Are You Ready to Change The World 😎? • Sous Pression

Issue #100

A Bitter-sweet Cocktail Time 😋!

3 Sustainable Garnishes To Elevate Your Next Cocktails • Is making bitters at home or at the bar worth it? • Making homemade bitters!

Read all about it…

Every week’s issue of the Cocktail Times will bring you:

Weekly blog updates

Q&A with the best questions from all of you

Cocktail Tips & Tricks

​​Recommended Saturday Watch from other channels

Occasional exclusive perks & benefits​​

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